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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,003.20, 368,227.20 and 176,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,003.20, 368,227.20 and 176,019.20 is: 263,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,003.20 : 368,227.20 = 176,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,003.20/368,227.20 = 176,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,003.20x = 368,227.20 × 176,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,003.20x = 64,815,057,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815,057,162.24/246,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,472.41

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